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Quoted from the_pin_family:Put it on. I would tape it all off and spray clear on the whole area sanding between costs to get it level and smooth. Then apply the decal. I would also scan it into your computer so if it dosent come out right you can print another on decal paper. I scan all my decals before applying them.
Curious if there is a how-to out there for these small overlays. I'm thinking about putting one on my FT.
So do people actually just clear coat a small area?
Blackbeard - Please update the thread with your experience after you're done. If you're so inclined some close up pix before/after (during?) would be cool too.
I'm really curious how your step 5, clearing a little over the decal, goes.
Can anyone comment if the process would be different for a diamondplate playfield?
Quoted from btrip:Your acrylic and polyurethane clears just won't have the same look as diamondplate. These clears are much better suited for pre-diamondplate, as they look very similar to the factory finish. You can use these clears on a diamondplate playfield, but only for smaller spot touchups.
Sorry for semi-hijacking this thread.
So... in my case, I'd be putting a large overlay over the middle fish/tacklebox area of a FT. I realize I need to do something to fill in a couple areas where paint has completely chipped off/worn to the wood. Aside from that... would you just skip spot clearing over the decal with the krylon stuff?
I like the idea of the large decal but I don't see myself doing a full clear coat in the near future.
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